Motion text
That this House acknowledges that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is not fit for purpose; notes that for 50 years, it has failed to reduce drug consumption and that drug deaths are now at a record high; further notes that instead it has increased harm, damaged public health and exacerbated social inequalities; believes that an evidence-based approach which provides pathways for people with drug difficulties into treatment, rather than the criminal justice system, should be prioritised; urges the earliest examination of international evidence from health-led personal drug consumption regime such as Portugal, where outcomes are startlingly better against every reasonable criteria; and calls upon the Government, as a matter of urgency, to repeal and replace the Act with legislation to ensure that future drug policy protects human rights, promotes public health and ensures social justice.
Signatures (41)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
17 May 2021
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
17 May 2021
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 May 2021
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 May 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
17 May 2021
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
17 May 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Blunt, Crispin
Conservative
Signed on
17 May 2021
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
18 May 2021
MacAskill, Kenny
Alba Party
Signed on
18 May 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 May 2021
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
18 May 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
18 May 2021
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
18 May 2021
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 May 2021
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
18 May 2021
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 May 2021
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
19 May 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 May 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 May 2021
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 May 2021
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 May 2021
Davey, Ed
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 May 2021
Antoniazzi, Tonia
Labour
Signed on
20 May 2021
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
24 May 2021
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 May 2021
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 May 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 May 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
24 May 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
24 May 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 May 2021
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 May 2021
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
Smith, Alyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 May 2021
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
27 May 2021
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
7 June 2021
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
7 June 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 June 2021
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
24 January 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.